US 287 Ml over Clear Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · Denver Federal Blvd. · Structure no. E-16-HT
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,450 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.